Opinion: A Newspaper Wish - WSJ.com

Opinion: A Newspaper Wish - WSJ.com

Paul Mulshine demonstrates MSM blindness: "Now we're hearing the same thing about the blogosphere. 'When enough bloggers take the leap, and start reporting on the statehouse, city council, courts, etc. firsthand, full-time, then the Big Media will take notice and the avalanche will begin,' Mr. Reynolds quotes another blogger as saying. If this avalanche ever occurs, a lot of bloggers will be found gasping for breath under piles of pure ennui. There is nothing more tedious than a public meeting.... So if you want a car or a job, go to the Internet. But don't expect that Web site to hire somebody to sit through town-council meetings and explain to you why your taxes will be going up. Soon, newspapers won't be able to do it either."

Mr. Mulshine, pull off your blinders. Bloggers are reporting on news that matters to them -- that's why they're willing to go to school board and city council and planning committee meetings.